Ulaanbaatar, May 7, 2026 /MONTSAME/. Under Capital City Governor’s Decree, the “Ulaanbaatar Marathon-2026” international race will take place on May 23.
More than 46,000 participants have registered for the 11th edition of the marathon, representing an increase of 16,000 compared to the previous year. A notable feature of this year’s event is that the half-marathon and full-marathon routes have been officially measured and certified, receiving a Class B international measurement certificate valid through 2030 from the International Association of Athletics Federations.
In addition, the marathon will introduce the German-made “Race Result Ubidium” speed and timing system, which is also used in the London and Berlin marathons, for the first time this year.
Due to the increase in participants of the “Ulaanbaatar Marathon-2026,” bib numbers for the 1.5 km and 5 km races will be distributed starting tomorrow at 10:00 through the Capital City and district Sports and Physical Education Committees. Participants may collect their bib numbers from any nearby committee office regardless of their district of residence.
During the marathon, organizers plan to set up five water and nutrition stations, five first-aid stations, and four restroom areas.
The “Ulaanbaatar Marathon” will officially begin at 09:00 on May 23.
42.195 km
Sukhbaatar Square – Wrestling Palace – East Four Roads Intersection – Narantuul Market – Uguumur Market – School No. 157 – Amgalan Station – Dunjingarav Shopping Center – National Park – Hunnu 2222 – Gerlug Vista – Emart – Olympic Bridge – National Amusement Park – Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Sukhbaatar Square
(Runners in this category will begin their second lap at the intersection near the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.)
21.095 km
Sukhbaatar Square – Wrestling Palace – East Four Roads Intersection – Narantuul Market – Uguumur Market – School No. 157 – Amgalan Station – Ikh Mongol Center – Dunjingarav Shopping Center – National Park – Hunnu 2222 – Gerlug Vista – Emart – Olympic Bridge – National Amusement Park – Sukhbaatar Square
10 km
Sukhbaatar Square – Wrestling Palace – East Four Roads Intersection – Narantuul Market – Uguumur Market – Underpass – Ikh Mongol Center – Dunjingarav Shopping Center – National Park – Hunnu 2222 – Gerlug Vista – Emart – Olympic Bridge – National Amusement Park – Sukhbaatar Square
5 km
Sukhbaatar Square – Ulaanbaatar Hotel – Mongolian National University of Education – University of Finance and Economics – Wrestling Palace – Sansar Emart – Embassy of the People’s Republic of China – National University of Mongolia – Chinggis Khaan Museum – Zoos Goyol – Ard Cinema – Tsetseg Center – Blue Sky – Sukhbaatar Square
1.5 km
Chinggis Khaan Museum – National University of Mongolia – Mongolian University of Science and Technology – Mongolian National University of Education – Blue Sky – Sukhbaatar Square
Participants in the Special Olympics categories of 500-meter and 800-meter races will be able to participate free of charge without paying a registration fee.
